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SUMMARY:'Swindon Works at War' by Jack Hayward
DESCRIPTION:It is 80 years since the end of WW2\, and 40 years since the closure of Swindon Railway Works. \nThe Works contribution as a war factory was colossal\, its achievements little recognised. \nWith the two defining factors of WW1 and WW2 leaving their indelible marks in the minds of Swindon Railway workers\, what was it like working during the Blackout? \nWhat role did women play in Swindon Works\, and why was it not a prime target for the German Luftwaffe’s heavy bombers? \nJoin us 7:30 PM Thursday 16th October at the Central Community Centre (SN1 5BP) for ‘Swindon Works at War’ by Jack Hayward. \nCost\nSwindon Heritage Preservation (SHP) Full Members – FREE Entry \nGuests – £5.00 Entry \nMembership\nBecoming a SHP Full Member gives you full FREE access to our series of talks\, along with many other benefits. Full Membership only costs £12 per year! You can learn more about Membership here (https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/membership/). \nGetting to Emlyn Square\nCentral Community Centre is in Emlyn Square (SN1 5BP) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here. \nIt is easily accessible by train and bus\, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village. We recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/swindon-works-at-war-by-jack-hayward/
LOCATION:Central Community Centre\, SN1 5BG\, Central Community Centre\, Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, SN1 5BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,MemberFREE,Talks
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